MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,748 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength 2 inner sill jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength back pannel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 2 inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front sill distorted
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
general corrosion on underside
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
general corrosion on underside
exhaust bracket rusty and poor
oil leak
slight leak on exhaust
underside rusty
Exhaust system not adequately supported front to rear (7.1.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front to rear (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front exhaust joint to rear exhaust silencer corroded & clamp corroded
general under body corrosion
offside front inner brake backing pate corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
handbrake travel long
handbrake travel long
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV53 OCX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 109,326 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV53 OCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was FV53 OCX registered?
FV53 OCX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 January 2004.
Is FV53 OCX safe to buy?
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